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Stress: what you can do
We all get it – increased heart rate, clenched fists, grinding of the teeth and headaches – the feeling that its all getting a bit much. Maybe it’s got something to do with all those exams l...read more
Tension headaches
Nearly all individuals are affected by headaches of some type during their lifetime. Most of these headaches are very transient in nature and do not significantly impact a person’s ability to function o...read more
Three types of migraine
Acephalgic migraine "Acephalgic" means "without head pain". Thus an acephalgic migraine is a complex of neurologic symptoms without a headache. About 5% of migraine headachesread moreThree ways to treat migraines
Even though migraine has no cure, you can work with your doctor to come up with a treatment plan that meets your needs. Make sure your plan has ways to treat the headache symptoms when they happen, as well as...read more
Types of migraine
Migraine without Aura The most common symptoms are: Intense throbbing headache, usually on one side of the head, worsened by movement and lasting from 4-72 hours. Nausea, s...read more
Types of pain assoiciated with multiple sclerosis
Trigeminal neuralgia xcruciating, sharp, shock-like pain in cheek and forehead that can be triggered by speaking, touch, or facial movements, usually lasting seconds to several minutes but sometimes repeated...read more
What are sinus and vascular headaches ?
Sinus" headaches Acute sinus infections may present with pain behind an eye, over the eyebrows or in the upper cheek and teeth. These symptoms may become much more intense when descending rapidly from a...read more
What causes migraine?
Migraine is not a psychological problem! It is a recognised neurological condition. The root cause is still unknown but is thought to involve abnormal functioning of certain components ofWhat is non-penetrating head trauma ?
Concussions Non-penetrating head trauma may cause three basic types of brain injury. A "concussion" is any brain injury that causes symptoms or disturbances of mental function. Usu...read more
What is sad? (seasonal affective disorder)
SAD is a cyclic, seasonal condition, which means its symptoms appear during a particular season of the year. It is a form of depression or mood disorder with...read more
Whiplash injury symptoms and contributing factors
Each year, about two million people in the United States sustain a head injury. About 85 percent are considered to be "minor" in nature. However, many of these minor head injuries have significant...read more
Whiplash treatments: acupuncture
This is caused by an impact to the head, which the person then tries to stop. It is not only car accidents that involvement whiplash injuries, although this does account for a lot of whiplash accidents. The i...read more
With or without an aura ? That's the question.
Classic migraine - migraine with aura The classic migraine headache is frequently heralded by a sensory premonition or "aura" before the actual headache. Only about 10% of migraine...read more
